Prior to joining TxDOT in September 2011, Ybarra worked at Dell Inc. and Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and has earned designations as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional during his 20+ year career.

Additionally, Ybarra is a current member of the Institute of Internal Auditors North American Board, American Center for Government Auditing, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and is the Chairman of the State Agency Internal Audit Forum (SAIAF).